What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-22228?

CVE-2025-22228 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Red Hat are affected by CVE-2025-22228?

CVE-2025-22228 presents moderate security risk, a improper authentication vulnerability rated CVSS 7.4.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-22228?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-22228. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-22228?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Audit authentication configurations and rotate any potentially compromised credentials.

Red Hat CVE-2025-22228

HIGH

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2025-03-20 security@vmware.com

Authentication Bypass Red Hat

7.4

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.4 HIGH

AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Red Hat

7.4 HIGH

qualitative

Primary rating from NVD.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch released

Mar 31, 2026 - 21:13 nvd

Patch available

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:32 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 20, 2025 - 06:15 nvd

HIGH 7.4

DescriptionCVE.org

BCryptPasswordEncoder.matches(CharSequence,String) will incorrectly return true for passwords larger than 72 characters as long as the first 72 characters are the same.

AnalysisAI

BCryptPasswordEncoder.matches(CharSequence,String) will incorrectly return true for passwords larger than 72 characters as long as the first 72 characters are the same. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. BCryptPasswordEncoder.matches(CharSequence,String) will incorrectly return true for passwords larger than 72 characters as long as the first 72 characters are the same.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.